NHL Announces 26 New Positive COVID-19 Tests

Today the National Hockey League provided the hockey world with a new update in regards to COVID-19 testing since Phase 2 has begun.   https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1277668248792764416?s=19   With today's news the NHL has confirmed that 250 players have returned for voluntary on-ice training and a total of 1,450 tests have been conducted since Phase 2 begun. … Continue reading NHL Announces 26 New Positive COVID-19 Tests

Nerdy Notions – Pride Month Special

Welcome to the Nerdtastic Podcast!   Podcast Version: https://youtu.be/2pQqFUKPC6Q   In today's episode of "Nerdy Notions" join Sasha and Michael for the Nerdy Notions Pride Month Special as they look at LGBT History and Representation in Marvel.   Twitch Version (feat. pre and post show): https://youtu.be/t3e39wGXeU4   Opening Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Welcome to the Show" by … Continue reading Nerdy Notions – Pride Month Special

Toronto Six Unveils Jerseys

Today, after much teasing, the Toronto Six unveiled their inaugural uniforms for the 2020-21 NWHL season. https://twitter.com/TheTorontoSix/status/1276531027570196481?s=19   First off we want to start with the fact that the Six unveiled three new jerseys as they will have a home (red), away (black), and alternate (white). This confirms a report by The Ice Garden where … Continue reading Toronto Six Unveils Jerseys

NWHL News – Rivs and Whale Stock Up

Today in the National Women's Hockey League the Metropolitan Riveters added defensive depth, and the Connecticut Whale add some offense.   Fieseler Joins Rivs The Metropolitan Riveters have signed defender Samantha Fieseler for the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1276164462316265475?s=19 Fieseler, a Red Deer, Alberta native, played 138 games for Mercyhurst where she registered 15 goals and 23 … Continue reading NWHL News – Rivs and Whale Stock Up

Whale Sign Another Draft Pick

News from The Pod today as they signed another 2020 draftee, forward Nicole Guagliardo! https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1276183666318860291?s=19  Here is the profile on Guagliardo: 1 (25) - Connecticut - F Nicole Guagliardo, Adrian College Nicole Guagliardo is from Hoffman Estates, Illinois. She played her college at 3 different schools for 4 years. Her freshman and sophomore seasons, she … Continue reading Whale Sign Another Draft Pick

Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Class

Today the Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the 2020 inductees.   Jarome Iginla https://twitter.com/HockeyHallFame/status/1275890161113587720?s=19 Jarome Iginla would become a legend in Calgary where he was the Flames captain from the 2003-04 season through the 2012-13 season. Iginla would record 625 goals and 675 assists for 1300 points in 1554 career NHL games. Iginla would … Continue reading Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Class

NWHL News – Matteau to the Beauts

Today in the National Women's Hockey League the Buffalo Beauts continue to fortify their defense.   Matteau to the Beauts Hockey East All Star defender Alyson Matteau has signed with the Buffalo Beauts for the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1275813683466248193?s=19 Matteau, a University of Maine alum, played in 136 games and recorded 16 goals and 45 assists … Continue reading NWHL News – Matteau to the Beauts

NWHL News – Pride Sign a Pair

Today in the National Women's Hockey League the Boston Pride signed a pair of players.   Wenczkowski Joins the Pride The Boston Pride announced that they have signed 2020 18th overall pick forward Taylor Wenczkowski for the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1275443743831842816?s=19 Wenczkowski played in 149 games for the University of New Hampshire whereshe scored 42 goals … Continue reading NWHL News – Pride Sign a Pair

NHL Expands Phase 2 to 12 Players per Group

So today in the NHL there were more grumblings outside of the NHL's announcement for Phase One of the Draft Lottery, but that from trusted sources Chris Johnston and Larry Brooks.   Phase 2 Expansion Today Chris Johnston of SportsNet tweeted that the NHL will be expanding the player groups to 12 effective tomorrow. https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1275143288044113925?s=20 … Continue reading NHL Expands Phase 2 to 12 Players per Group